Anybody know the size for the star socket needed to remove the seatbelt bolt on a 71 Mav? Need to go buy one, but only want to buy the size I need. Can't take the car with me..
Get a GOOD one. A cheap one will break. Even a good one will break, but at least they will replace it. I got a Craftsman.
Hahahaha If I could get the bolt out I wouldn't need the socket Got one at advanced for $5 before reading about getting a good one... Haven't broken it yet, but it's not liking the rear seatbelts too much
I don't know if you need to get a good one, my Harbor Freight bit kit with ratcheting screwdriver handle has taken apart many many seat bolts in junkyards during my search for a good Bronco seat, and also took apart my 71 comet seats and belts when I was tracking down that infernal squeaking in the rear bench. We all know what I'm talking about there I bet.
I borrowed a set from a Guy in a J/Y one day. they were a new set he hadn't used. the first bolt I used it on I broke the T socket...when I took them back I paid him for them...he said he gave $5 for the set...so it coast me $5 to borrow a tool I couldn't use...
I have broken good ones as well. You remove enough of them....you will break one. If you can't even remove ONE...not a very good one.
I spun 3 t50's in the last2 weeks.. 2 on the calipers on a 2005 solverado and 1 on a old mustang.. All craftsman so I got new ones.. They spun right inside the socket and flopped out, didn't crack at all. Pays to buy tools with a warranty! Hopefully you get yours out without breaking it.. Maybe use some lube.
I use an impact bit driver that you hit with a hammer in the field and I use my 3/8" impact gun on the lowest air setting and light trigger at the shop for the ones that are stuck. They usually use some sort of locking compound on the bolts and by design, so once it is turning, don't stop. The loctite will soften due to the heat from the friction and if you stop it will reharden and is much harder to get moving again.
I always bring along a good driver and a couple lower quality drivers or bits. You never know what your going to run into in the junkyard and it really sucks when your good driver strips out that occasional bad bolt or screw. Also, with craftsman anymore all you are buying is a name and a warranty. Kind of like buying a Harley.
Well not to go too off topic, but... Harleys are my favorite looking motorcycle and sounding motorcycle. Too bad they just don't have the same all-around awesomeness they used to have.
